Contract Freeport, Maine
- Location: Freeport, Maine
- Type: Contract
- Job #19846
Job Title: Senior Project Manager Location: Hybrid (3 days in Freeport, ME / 2 days remote) Duration: 6-Month Contract Compensation: (Depends on experience) About the Role: Our client, an outdoor recreation company, is seeking an Senior Project Manager with a focus on Marketing and Data Analytics. In this role, you'll lead high-impact IT projects that span departments, driving results through strategic planning, technical insight, and leadership. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Oversee large, multi-team projects with clear goals, timelines, and budget oversight.
- Drive Communication & Alignment: Act as the go-to liaison, ensuring stakeholders and leadership stay informed on progress and key updates.
- Establish Governance & Oversight: Define and manage sponsor, stakeholder, and cross-functional support roles for effective project governance.
- Vendor & Risk Management: Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage project risks to keep projects on track.
- Manage Resources & Schedules: Create project schedules, resource plans, and staffing strategies to meet deadlines and deliver results.
- Budget Oversight: Develop and track project budgets, maintaining clear visibility into actuals and forecasts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on project management experience focusing on IT and Agile methodologies.
- Proven experience leading large, distributed teams and managing multiple workstreams concurrently.
- Proficiency with Agile PM tools such as Jira and Scrum boards for work tracking and reporting.
- Experience managing vendor contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executives, lead cross-functional teams, and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with cloud data platforms supporting Marketing, Customer Analytics, and Personalization.
- Familiarity with WorkOtter, Jira, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of business process transformation and change management best practices.
Work Environment:
- Onsite Candidates: Company-provided laptop and hardware (must remain within the state of Maine).
- Remote Candidates: Must have a high-speed internet connection, personal Windows laptop/desktop (to access a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), a video camera, headset, and an additional monitor for efficient task management.
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